Writer: Howard Stutz
MGM Resorts names current CFO Corey Sanders as chief operating officer
MGM Resorts International Friday appointed long-time company executive Corey Sanders to chief operating officer of the casino giant.... more
Advocacy group wants casinos to ban indoor smoking or be exempt from COVID-19 relief funds
The largest advocacy group in the nation that seeks to ban smoking in casinos said Thursday operators should be denied any federal COVID-19... more
Analyst: Flutter’s $4.18B deal for FanDuel boosts value of Boyd Gaming
Boyd Gaming’s 5% ownership in sportsbook operator FanDuel gained a little more value Thursday according to one analyst. Flutter... more
Gaming companies provide input on potential development of a downtown Chicago casino
Four major casino operators have responded to the city of Chicago’s request for information on ideas surrounding a planned downtown... more
Everi launches its digital wallet at WinStar World Casino in Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s WinStar World Casino Resort will be the first property to utilize Everi Holdings’ digital wallet platform, which allows... more
MGM Growth pays MGM Resorts $700M for stock, reduces casino operator’s ownership to 53%
MGM Resorts reduced its ownership stake in its real estate investment trust Wednesday, adding $700 million in cash to its balance sheet... more
Nevada Gaming Control Board votes to appeal judge’s ruling to dismiss Steve Wynn matter
The Nevada Gaming Control Board voted unanimously without discussion Wednesday to appeal a judge’s decision last month that dismissed an... more
The casino industry once again has its eyes on gaming expansion into Texas
To the casino industry, Texas is Captain Ahab’s white whale, Sir Galahad’s Holy Grail, and James Hilton’s Shangri-La. It’s the state about... more
Digital payments: Southern California tribal casino to launch cashless gambling markers
Southern California’s Morongo Casino and Resort will introduce a new cashless wagering product early next year that will provide slot... more
Caesars selling Belle of Baton Rouge, leaving the company with three Louisiana casinos
Caesars Entertainment said Tuesday it was selling the operations of one of its properties in Louisiana for an undisclosed price to a... more
